Play3min 38sec'It has a temper': Floodwaters test a Red River Valley family farmApril 2, 2019 4:00 AMBy Dan GundersonDry weather and a slow snow melt has lowered the flood risk for the cities along the Red River. But just beyond them, across the countryside, farmers and rural residents are still preparing for flooding that might isolate them for days.
Minnesota Senate passes bill to combat opioid epidemicApril 1, 2019 3:22 PMBy Tim PugmireThe legislation would raise $20 million annually from drug companies to pay for treatment and prevention programs.
Noor jury pool asked about experiences with Somali community and policeApril 1, 2019 12:00 PMBy Jon Collins and Riham FeshirSome 75 people, known only by numbers on cards hung around their necks, began filling out juror questionnaires Monday — the start of the trial of ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor in the killing of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk.
Ruszczyk shooting led to scrutiny and shakeup in MinneapolisApril 1, 2019 10:00 AMBy Jon Collins and Riham FeshirCops are more frequently activating their body cameras after a police officer fatally shot Justine Ruszczyk in 2017.
Play3min 39secMinneapolis gets ready to go courtside at Final FourApril 1, 2019 4:00 AMBy Brandt WilliamsSecurity downtown will be tight, but not as tight as it was for the Super Bowl.
In Bayport this year, spring flooding is a way of life; in St. Paul, it's a spectator sportApril 1, 2019 4:00 AMBy MPR News Staff, Peter Cox, and Andrew KruegerMPR News reporters are monitoring rivers' rises across the state. Here's what we're seeing today.
Photos: Mississippi River continues to rise in St. PaulMarch 31, 2019 2:35 PMBy Andrew KruegerA steady stream of spectators gathered at downtown overlooks and at Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul on Sunday afternoon to witness the power of the Mississippi River in flood stage.
Photos: Mississippi River flooding in St. PaulMarch 30, 2019 10:50 AMBy Andrew KruegerThe Mississippi River at St. Paul reached a stage of just over 19 feet on Friday — more than 5 feet above flood stage. The river is forecast to crest at about 20 feet later this weekend.
Play4min 27secRoads remain closed by floodwaters; Minnesotans offer flood assistance to Nebraska tribeMarch 30, 2019 4:00 AMBy Tom Crann, Cody Nelson, MPR News Staff, and Megan BurksThe Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community sent its mobile health unit to assist the Santee Sioux Nation with its flood recovery efforts, but doesn't yet anticipate needing to deploy closer to home.
Play7min 26secThe trial of ex-cop Mohamed Noor: What you need to knowMarch 30, 2019 12:00 AMBy Jon Collins and Riham FeshirA former Minneapolis police officer faces murder and manslaughter charges in the killing of Justine Ruszczyk. His trial starts Monday.